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Delta Dental Survey Examines Oral Health and Cognitive Decline
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Why it matters for dental
Delta Dental's survey shows caregivers and older adults lack practical guidance on oral care as cognitive function changes; practices that treat older adults may see more questions and missed appointments.
Key points
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Delta Dental Insurance Company survey finds 73% of caregivers report oral-care tasks increase emotional demands.
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Delta Dental Insurance Company survey finds 82% of dental providers treated a patient with cognitive decline in the last month.
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Delta Dental Insurance Company survey finds 61% of caregivers believe oral health could be linked to cognitive decline.
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Delta Dental Insurance Company survey finds 38% of adults aged 65+ have heard bacteria from the mouth could travel to the brain and contribute to inflammation.
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